OFFICIAL / Edi Rama signs the dismissal of Erion Veliaj

2025-09-25 17:46:56Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
OFFICIAL / Edi Rama signs the dismissal of Erion Veliaj
Edi Rama and Heroin Veliaj

Erion Veliaj has been officially dismissed from the position of mayor of Tirana.

The Council of Ministers' decision to dismiss Veliaj bears the signature of Prime Minister Edi Rama, and comes two days after the Municipal Council meeting.

Rama said yesterday during a press conference that Veliaj's dismissal was "mandatory" and that the Tirana Municipality could not continue to function "with a severed head." He also introduced the socialist candidate for the post, former minister Ogerta Manastirliu.

DECISION:

DECISION ON THE DISMISSAL OF THE MAYOR OF TIRANA, MR. ERION VELIAJ

In accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution and letter “c” of Article 62 of Law No. 139/2015, “On Local Self-Government”, as amended, upon the proposal of the Minister of State for Local Government, the Council of Ministers

DECIDED:

Mr. Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana Municipality, is dismissed from this position, upon the proposal of the Tirana Municipal Council, approved by decision no. 69, dated 23.9.2025.

This decision enters into force upon publication in the "Official Gazette".

PRIME

EDI RAMA


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